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Middle EastPublished: 8 September 2026 at 10:10

Houthi Group Says Statement Coming on "Large-Scale" Operation Against Saudi Arabia

Saudi officials report dozens injured in Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, while a Houthi-run news agency in Yemen says the militia will soon issue a statement about a "large-scale" military operation against the kingdom.

Foto: The New York Times

Saudi officials have reported that attacks by the Houthi militia on the southern part of the kingdom have left dozens of people injured. The situation in the region remains tense, with developments being closely watched both within Saudi Arabia and internationally.

At the same time, a Houthi-run news agency based in Yemen announced that the militia is preparing to release an official statement regarding what it describes as a "large-scale" military operation against Saudi Arabia. No further details have been provided about the timing, targets, or scope of the announced operation.

The Houthi militia, which controls large portions of Yemeni territory, has repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabia in past years amid ongoing regional conflicts. The latest announcement points to a possible escalation in tensions between the two sides.

Officials have not yet confirmed the full extent of the attack, the precise number of casualties, or any damage to infrastructure. The situation is described as still developing, with additional information expected once the Houthi militia releases its promised statement.

Neither the international community nor regional governments, including Saudi Arabia, have issued a substantial official response so far to the Houthi group's stated intention to announce the new operation.

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